Consumer insights | In conversation with…

Mon 03 Apr 2023

‘In conversation with…’ is a video series that explores how consumer businesses can anticipate and manage risks and seize market opportunities in this highly competitive space.

Technology and digital transformation – October 2023

Matt Dalton, Mazars’ consumer sector lead, is joined by Asam Malik to discuss the latest trends in technology.

Health, mental health and wellbeing – April 2023

Retailers are facing a new wave of staffing challenges. Are they doing enough for the helth, mental health and wellbeing of their employees? Matt Dalton, Mazars’ consumer sector leader in the UK, sits down with Amy McKeown, Health & Mental Health Director, Mazars, to discuss these issues and how businesses can respond.

UK employment tax and national minimum wage – Winter/Spring 2023

Matt Dalton, Mazars’ consumer sector leader in the UK, sits down with Ian Goodwin, Partner, Mazars, to discuss employment taxes in the UK.

The economy and consumer businesses – Autumn/Winter 2022

Join Matt Dalton, Mazars’ consumer sector leader in the UK, and George Lagarias, Chief economist, Mazars, as they discuss key topics affecting consumer businesses.

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C-suite: retail and consumer goods insights

Earlier this year, we released our C-suite barometer, a report that captures the views of over 1,000 executives around the world. Since then, much has happened from the war in Ukraine to rising inflation. In this article, we check in with Isabelle Massa, Partner, Mazars, who reacts to key statistics from the report with today’s […]

Podcast | What’s next for boards in the new era of consumer retail?

The landscape for consumer retail boards is more challenging and complex than ever. Aside from uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the retail sector is confronted with the climate change agenda, supply chain realignment, cybercrime and data security. It is a dynamic and fast-moving set of issues which could spell the end of the road for […]

Trends in the Consumer sector

Matt Dalton, Partner, explores the need-to-know issues and latest trends in the consumer sector in a series of short and informative videos. Consumer sector insight – May 2022

5 ways Chinese consumers are shifting their priorities

For many, the pandemic has encouraged a period of reflection and Chinese consumers are no exception. In Q2 of 2021, we surveyed over 4,000 participants in Mainland China to uncover a shift in spending priorities. Here’s what we learned. China is home to the second largest consumer market in the world and is a key […]

C-Suite: retail and consumer insights

Mazars’ inaugural C-suite barometer captures the views of over 500 senior executives from around the world. Conducted in Q3 2020, with a pulse check in Q4, the survey found that, although most business leaders were positive about their growth prospects, there were some notable differences between leaders in different industry sectors. Here, Isabelle Massa and […]

Converging sustainability and digitalisation in China’s evolving consumer market

The junction of sustainability and digitalisation in China’s dynamic market presents both challenges and opportunities. Julie Laulusa, Member of Mazars’ Group Executive Board and Managing Partner for Mainland China, guides us through the paradoxes that are redefining consumer behaviour, and points towards a future where digital advancement harmonises with sustainable practices. “Brands should adapt to […]

How to navigate the B2B e-commerce journey

E-commerce has risen across the business-to-business (B2B) landscape over the past two years at a record pace due to the paradigm shift that Covid-19 disruptions have brought. But how does a company that sells exclusively to other businesses capitalise on this growth in e-commerce and manage the multiple touchpoints before products arrive at their destination? […]

How better supply chains can help retailers through tough times

Faced with high inflation and a cost-of-living-crisis, retailers are under significant pressure. What steps can supply chain leaders take to help their businesses stay profitable? It’s a difficult moment for businesses in almost every sector. High inflation, energy price rises and a predicted recession mean that many are focused on nothing more than getting through […]

How can you protect yourself from a cyber-attack? Think like a criminal

Not so long ago, Mazars tricked their way into the head office of a High Street retailer. Tailgating workers through two security doors, the team set up to work on vacant desks, as if they were employees, and spent the day collecting computer passwords and intellectual property, including materials relating to new services and products. […]

Roadmaps to customer excellence through e-commerce innovation

Most leaders are acutely aware that e-commerce plays an essential role in businesses today. Globally, the e-commerce market is projected to reach $6.17 trillion by 2023. But not all e-commerce initiatives are created equally, and often it is used as a buzzword, unattached to a well-thought-out strategy. So, how can businesses ensure they are on […]

Retailers need strong controls in these hard times

Retailers rapidly responded to the pandemic by digitally transforming and need to make sure internal control environments have evolved at the same pace. Retailers are facing steep energy prices, supply chain issues and rising inflation, alongside the three significant events that have turned the world on its head: Brexit, the pandemic and now the Russian […]

Net-zero in the consumer sector: strategies and positive implications

Following the conclusion of COP26 in Glasgow, the focus on the UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is taking centre stage. With the Government committing to significant reductions in emissions alongside rapid policy and regulatory change, businesses need to be abreast of these changes and what they could mean for their business. In […]

Cyber security in the consumer sector

The security of digital technology is essential for a consumer sector business in order to protect its brand and support its financial sustainability. The pandemic has significantly disrupted this industry – including those producing packaged goods, food and beverages, clothing and electronics – forcing businesses to upscale and accelerate their digital transformation plans to remain […]

How will data reshape last mile delivery?

The last mile of the delivery process is the most challenging, complicated, and competitive part of getting a package to the doorstep. To meet the challenges of rising delivery volumes, growing customer demand and calls for reduced emissions, logistics companies are experimenting with data, drones and new business models. The ‘last mile’ of logistics is […]